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AHZ 2905

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,746 mi
Last recorded187,746 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 2905
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 187,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf lower suspension arm heavy corrosion

osf lower suspension arm heavy corrosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2012 187,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf lower suspension arm heavy corrosion

osf lower suspension arm heavy corrosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 173,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exterior mirrors glasses loose

rear exhaust box outer shield very corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 162,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 149,510 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 149,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,476 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 134,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 120,058 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 120,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 101,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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AHZ 2905 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 2905, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 2905 registered?

AHZ 2905 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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